I saw this a couple weeks ago on the list of the 50 Greatest Travel Gadgets of 2008 at Vagabondish and I just had to talk about it. Introducing the Treetent …

Vagabondish called it “no doubt the most expensive and useless camping devise ever created” and I must agree. This is a 13-foot tall tent that hangs in a tree and comes with a price tag of $50,000.
Inside the tent, you will find a 9-foot diameter hardwood floor and a mattress that apparently sleeps two comfortably. It was created by Dutch sculptor and designer Dré Wapenaar, who Neiman Marcus …read more

When you can’t get together with family and friends during the holidays, you’ve got to pick up the phone and give everyone a call.  It’s the season when, as Hallmark would say, we want to reach out and touch someone.
 
There’s an easy way to call everyone on your contact list without stretching your budget for long distance to the breaking point.  It’s called the magicJack, and it’s a computer gadget that has a USB drive on one side and a phone jack on the other.  You plugs your household phone into the phone jack on the device and then plug …read more

When traveling for pleasure or business, take along the Philips VoIP 151 phone. This travel phone is compatible with Skype.
You can plug its cable into a USB port and enjoy free voice calls with other Skype users or make inexpensive calls to landline and mobile phones through your internet connection. Its cable rolls into the handset and a travel pouch is included to make carrying easy. The phone is compatible for both PC and Mac.
We are giving away one Philips VoIP 151 phone right here at the Travel Product Guide. It will make a great gift for just about …read more

Motorola Talkabout EM1000R two-way radios can give your family peace of mind when traveling on an outdoor adventure.
Whether you are hiking, skiing or any number of other activities, you can keep in touch. With a range of up to 20 miles, these compact two-way radios are helpful in a variety of scenarios, from a remote mountainside ski retreat to an unexpected power outage at home.
These radios even offer hands-free communication with their iVOX speech-activated feature. The EM100R has flexible charging options for ultimate mobility – a standard charger, mini-USB car charger or AA batteries for a quick recharge.
The …read more

I love my morning coffee!  I enjoy the taste, and the ritual drinking of it helps me ease into my day.
On the road, I enjoy an espresso, but with costs going up, it’s quickly becoming an indulgence rather than a routine part of the day.
The Handpresso Wild allows you to make your own using a portable espresso machine that you can take nearly anywhere.  You save money and energy by using hand power rather than electricity.  You do need to have hot water, but you can get that with the coffee maker in your hotel room, or pack an insulate …read more

A few months back, we told you about the VistaPix Binocular Camera. And now, we are giving one away!
That’s right, you can win this cool binocular camera that allows you to take pictures and record short videos of what you can see through the binoculars. It’s a cool camera for adventure trips and other outdoor vacations. Retail value is $199.

So, how do you win? Well that part is easy.
Leave a comment here and tell us where you’d go on your dream vacation.
The contest runs through Friday, October 31, 2008 at 11:59pm CT. On Saturday, a random winner …read more

Traveling long distances, whether on the road or in the air, can be very boring and tedious, especially for children and teenagers. Magellan’s has the perfect solution to making those long hours fly by with the eMotion Mini DVD Player.

This wonderful little device (it weighs only 14 ounces) will play all kinds of DVDs on its special 3 1/2 inch high-resolution LCD digital screen. The Mini DVD Player also plays MP3s, MP4s and CDs. It has a built-in USB port and a memory card reader for music, pictures, electronic books and movie files.
It also features a rechargeable lithium ion …read more

Traveling light makes it hard to carry your favorite books. Students, teachers and professionals often can’t take multiple and often very heavy books with them while they travel.

The makers of jetBook have solved these problems with their incredible product that holds up to 10,000 books in its electronic library. The handheld jetBook is the perfect digital reading device for all kinds of travelers. It is small and light (it weighs only 7 1/2 ounces), perfect for carry-on bags and backpacks. It comes with over 40 classic novels and a collegiate dictionary already installed.
The jetBook is also an MP3 …read more

To keep your toothbrush clean and germ-free while traveling, check out this high-tech toothbrush sanitizer.

This Violight sanitzer uses ultraviolet technology to destroy 99.9% of germs and keep your toothbrush healthy. The cleaning process takes 7 minutes and has an auto-shutoff.
Right now, the Violight travel toothbrush sanitizer is on sale at Macy’s for just $29.99 (marked down from $40). It operates on just 2 AA batteries.
Photo credit: Macy’s

With this compact alarm clock, you can wake up to the sounds of nature including a babbling brook, rain, crickets and more. But this travel alarm clock will do more than just wake you up.

You won’t miss your family and friends with this travel alarm clock because it’s also a mini photo album. The 1-inch digital display allow you to view up to 70 digital photos.
The Nature Sounds Alarm Clock is small and perfect for travel at only 4 1/2-inches wide. You can order this clock right now at Magellan’s for just $59. Three AAA batteries and a USB cable …read more